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Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
tests algorithm ... tests, synthetic failure ... symptoms/signs ... urgent referral to secondary ... or referral to secondary
Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Clinical features - Classic triad (flank pain, hematuria,
Management Summary Clinical ... Secondary Amyloidosis ... Symptoms of metastatic ... disease Imaging and Treatment ... Hypercalcemia 4
Varicocele: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Primary:
 - Anatomically: the left spermatic vein drains into the left renal
Pathogenesis and clinical ... spermatic vein Secondary ... valve leaflet failure ... Pathophysiology #Signs ... #Symptoms #Urology
Low Alkaline Phosphatase - Hypophosphatasia 

Is Low Alkaline Phosphatase Of Clinical Importance?

ALP enzyme- Discovered in 1923
Low
Phosphatase Of Clinical ... synthesized in: liver ... pain • loss of secondary ... mineralization Symptoms ... : - Renal failure
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
, and possibly renal ... failure Clinical ... patients) and/or hypercalcuria ... heart (2-5%), liver ... Diagnosis #Management #Signs
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Causes of Secondary ... papilledema, heart failure ... 109 mm Hg) with clinical ... bruit or signs ... Hyperthyroidism, Hypercalcemia
Syphilis - Clinical Manifestations and Treatment

1) Primary Syphilis
 • Direct lesion contact during sex is responsible
Syphilis - Clinical ... . 2) Secondary ... ; Alopecia • Renal ... failure • Neurological ... infected without symptoms
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism Overview Clinical ... thyroiditis Secondary ... ↑ T3 - Mild hypercalcemia ... endocrinology #signs ... #symptoms #thyroid
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Immunosuppressive agents, Renal ... failure, Transplantation ... Blood transfusion, Hypercalcemia ... Neurological symptoms ... epilepticus Treatment
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
Distinguish from secondary ... Treat if other signs ... dL and advanced liver ... bilirubin 3) or renal ... #prophylaxis #treatment